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4.8% of Hamblen County students on collegiate teams in 2022

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Dr. Tony Miksa President | Walters State Community College

Dr. Tony Miksa President | Walters State Community College

In 2022, 4.8% of Hamblen County students played sports on collegiate teams, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

The county’s only university was represented by 69 men and 56 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.

Hamblen County paid a total of $342,407 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.

Data shows that baseball and basketball were the most popular sports played, followed by softball, and cross country.

Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.

The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.

Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Hamblen County in 2022
InstitutionTotal EnrollmentStudent-athletes EnrollmentStudent-athletes ratio
Walters State Community College2,60112520.8

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